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19.03 / 16:51

Citi Provident Strategy SPY War track JFK declassified files: Did the Trump administration expose CIA’s top-secret espionage tactics in the name of ‘transparency’?

Trump administration’s decision to declassify thousands of documents related to the assassination of John F. Kennedy was meant to bring long-awaited transparency. Instead, it may have unintentionally exposed something else—the CIA’s covert surveillance tactics and espionage strategies during the Cold War. While conspiracy theorists were hoping for definitive answers about whether assassin Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone or was part of a larger plot, the real bombshells lie in the documents detailing how the CIA spied on Soviet and Cuban embassies, recruited double agents, and tapped phone lines in foreign countries.

19.03 / 16:51

UPS Cooper security economy Trade stage country India offers trade pacts to individual members of Mercosur

Piyush Goyal Wednesday proposed signing of free trade agreements individually with the members of the 4-member Mercosur bloc comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. His statement comes as the efforts to expand the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with the Mercosur are stuck. “I propose to either expand the MERCOSUR trade agreement or look at trade deals bilaterally,” he said at a CII event. India went ahead with a bilateral trade deal with UAE when the talks to secure a trade pact with Gulf Cooperation Council nations weren’t making much headway. Goyal also said that India is also working with Chile to expand its PTA with Chile and turn it into a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. The PTA with Chile was signed in 2006 and expanded in 2017. Within the LAC region which includes 33 countries the FTA negotiations with Peru are in advanced stages.

19.03 / 16:51

Provident Digital economy Sustainability Trade President reports Easing inflation may help India counter the headwinds from trade tensions: RBI Bulletin

The RBI report stated that India’s external sector continues to find support from resilient services exports, which remain less affected by global disruptions. “Going forward, India’s structural strengths—sound fiscal policies, a well-calibrated monetary framework, and digital transformation initiatives—are expected to provide a strong foundation for long-term sustainable economic growth,” the report stated. The RBI lowered the benchmark policy rate by 25 basis points to 6.26% in February, and the easing inflation print triggered economists to forecast another 25 bps cut in rates in April, according to an ET poll of 12 economists. After taking charge, President Donald Trump announced a series of tariff proposals leading to uncertainty on growth in both emerging and advanced markets. The pass-through of higher tariffs to consumer prices would be a key risk to global inflation, and central banks in advanced economies would have to factor in a potential slowdown in growth.

19.03 / 16:51

UPS President Universities Celebrity reports travelers Videos Barron Trump turns 19: What is US President's son birthday plans as celebrations fall on fascinating date?

Barron Trump's birthday coincides with New York University's spring break, which has led many to wonder how the towering youngster will spend his day.

19.03 / 16:51

FIVE CEO Action security Tesla Inside reports Red flag or just business as usual? Tesla executives dump over $100 million in stock as shares plunge nearly 50% since December’s high, raising eyebrows on Wall Street

The latest filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed that insiders have disposed of more than $100 million worth of Tesla shares since early February, reported ABC News. The selloffs have raised questions about whether the actions are an indicator of bad news to come for the company or merely a normal course of business, according to the report.

19.03 / 16:19

Provident Target Platform security President social Trump, Zelenskyy hold ‘very good’ call, says ‘we are very much on track’

The conversation lasted approximately an hour, and Trump indicated that further details would be provided soon. “Just completed a very good telephone call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “Much of the discussion was based on the call made yesterday with President Putin in order to align both Russia and Ukraine in terms of their requests and needs. We are very much on track.” Trump also confirmed that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Adviser Michael Waltz would release a statement outlining the points discussed. On Tuesday, Trump spoke with Putin about a possible partial ceasefire. Putin agreed not to target energy infrastructure but refused to back a full 30-day ceasefire.

19.03 / 16:19

UPS Provident BLOCK President students Department Courts Union sues Trump administration for halting student loan repayment plans

income-driven repayment plans used by millions of student loan borrowers. The American Federation of Teachers in a lawsuit filed in federal court in Washington late Monday took aim at the Education Department's decision last month to halt borrowers' ability to enroll in the affordable repayment plans. The department made the change after a federal appeals court ruled that Democratic President Joe Biden's administration lacked authority to pursue a student debt relief program designed to lower monthly payments for millions of borrowers and speed up loan forgiveness for some. The court's decision, issued after Biden left office, had set back his administration's efforts to address what his White House described as a broken student debt system that can financially burden Americans seeking higher education. The Biden-era Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan provided more generous terms than past income-based repayment plans, with monthly payments dropping for some borrowers to as low as $0. It also provided debt forgiveness for some smaller loans in as few as 10 years.

19.03 / 16:19

Fighting Kingstone NXT show stars reports Features WWE RAW: Reason behind female star's absence from Madison Square Garden revealed

WWE announcer Alicia Taylor has been a favourite of many RAW fans. Taylor was present at this week’s RAW match in Brussels, which featured John Cena for the first time since he turned heel. Amid all the excitement for the game, there were questions about why Alicia Taylor was not present at the brand’s RAW match at Madison Square Garden last week. Mike Rome had replaced her announcer there. Now, it has been revealed why Taylor failed to make it to the WWE match in New York.

19.03 / 16:19

Platform TikTok President Photos social Videos Scandals Democrat influencer Harry Sisson under attack for manipulating women to share explicit videos: Who is he?

Harry Sisson is embroiled in controversy following allegations of manipulative behavior involving multiple women. Harry Sisson has been accused of convincing and luring a dozen nearly women to send their explicit videos on Snapchat. Accusations surfaced online, primarily via X (formerly Twitter), alleging Sisson persuaded nearly a dozen women to send explicit photos via Snapchat, despite claiming to «respect them for more than their bodies.» This revelation has sparked outrage, particularly given Sisson's public advocacy for women's rights. ALSO READ: Harry Sisson Snapchat scandal: This TikTok influencer and Biden fan lured women to share explicit videos

19.03 / 16:19

Provident Fox President Justice Department Courts Interviews Trump administration accuses judge of overstepping authority in Venezuela deportations dispute

Justice Department lawyers said in a court filing that Washington-based U.S. District Judge James Boasberg was improperly intruding on presidential discretion to handle sensitive diplomatic and national security matters. Boasberg has issued an order temporarily banning the administration from removing migrants from the United States under the 18th century law that Trump invoked in proceeding with the deportations. Trump invoked the law, the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, to declare that the Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua was conducting irregular warfare against the United States, subjecting its alleged members to deportation without a final order from an immigration judge, as generally required. «The pending questions are grave encroachments on core aspects of absolute and unreviewable Executive Branch authority,» the Justice Department lawyers wrote. The filing on Wednesday came a day after U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts rebuked Trump for calling for the judge's impeachment.

19.03 / 16:19

Provident security Enterprise Healthcare social recommendations donates Sebi cuts minimum investment in social stock exchange instruments to Rs 1,000

Sebi on Wednesday said it has reduced the minimum investment amount for Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) instruments on the Social Stock Exchange from Rs 10,000 to Rs 1,000. ZCZP are instruments for donating money to non-profit organizations (NPOs) listed on the SSE. The move aims to enhance retail participation in social impact investments.

19.03 / 16:19

markets CEO Tesla Trade President War Sky News reports Does Tesla need a new CEO? Calls grow for Elon Musk to resign as boss of EV giant amid concerns over ties to Donald Trump and leadership overload

step down as Tesla's CEO. Investors are concerned that his multiple commitments, particularly his government role, are harming the company.

19.03 / 16:19

Provident Cooper WhatsApp Golf Justice Courts Greater Noida homebuyers get hope as Supreme Court seeks financial details on delayed project

Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority to provide details of the financial demands that it would have raised had the original builder completed an abandoned housing project in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The apex court criticized the authority for failing to cooperate in the entire exercise of reviving a dead project where the home buyers had been cheated by the builder who had vanished decades ago. A group of 40 home buyers, who joined together to complete one tower containing 40 apartments of four-bedroom each, claimed that they wanted to revive the abandoned project and were willing to pay their proportionate share of the charges due to the Authority.

19.03 / 16:19

Provident Platform WhatsApp social shock Equality IT Ministry examining issue of Grok using Hindi slang, abuses; in touch with X

social media platform X over the recent incident of AI chatbot Grok using Hindi slang and abuses and will be examining the issue, according to sources. The ministry will look into the matter and the factors that led to the use of abusive language, they said. «We are in touch, we are talking to them (X) to find out why it is happening and what are the issues. They are engaging with us,» sources said. The IT Ministry is examining the matter, they added. Grok, the powerful AI chatbot on Elon Musk's X, shocked netizens recently with its wild side when its response in Hindi came loaded with abuses and slang after provocation by users. The banter started when an X user requested that Grok provide a list of the «10 best mutuals». After a silence, the user responded with some harsh comments. This prompted Grok to retaliate with an equally casual tone and slur-loaded response.

19.03 / 16:19

WhatsApp country actress Courts Investigations International Court rejects bail plea of Tarun Raju in gold smuggling case involving actress Ranya Rao

Economic Offences Court here has dismissed the bail application of Tarun Konduru Raju, who was arrested on March 10 for his alleged role in a gold smuggling case involving Kannada actress Ranya Rao. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) strongly opposed Raju's bail plea, citing concerns that he could abscond if released.

19.03 / 15:15

Citi Airlines Trade reports travelers Destinations After product boycott and travel ban, now Canadian airline stops flights to American city; here's what's happening

19.03 / 15:15

Citi Waters Align Sustainability Healthcare cover Destinations Telangana budget 2025: A boon for real estate with focus on infrastructure and affordable housing

With a focus on infrastructure development, affordable housing, and sustainable urban initiatives, the budget positions the city for robust growth. Key projects announced include the Future City initiative, which covers 765 sq km and aims to transform Hyderabad into a global hub for high-value industries. This plan includes specialized zones like AI City and Pharma Hub, which are projected to significantly boost office space absorption as multinational corporations and high-value industries set up operations. As India’s first Net Zero urban development, Future City aligns with global sustainability goals, enhancing Hyderabad’s appeal to international investors and strengthening its position in the commercial real estate sector.

19.03 / 15:15

Action CBS Instagram show social rock shock WWE: John Cena posts 1-word message after confrontation with Cody Rhodes on RAW

John Cena, who is all set to face Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41, has shared a cryptic post on social media after returning to WWE RAW this week. Ever since his victory at the 2025 Elimination Chamber that earned him a title shot at WWE's biggest annual event, fans had been eagerly waiting for the 16-time world champion to explain his critical actions against Rhodes.

19.03 / 15:15

Citi Digital CEO Strategy President Experts exclusive AI as an enabler, not a replacement: Skill readiness in the next phase of India's BPM industry

India’s BPM industry has long been a global leader, but industry veterans insist that what we see today is merely the tip of the iceberg. With rapid technological advancements, AI integration, and a workforce that must keep pace, the sector is on the brink of a transformative shift.

19.03 / 15:15

markets FIVE CEO WhatsApp trends performer CEAT looks to strengthen play in premium car tyre segment

CEAT Ltd is seeking to strengthen its play in the premium ultra-high performance and luxury four-wheeler segment that is expected to significantly grow in the next three to five years, company MD and CEO Arnab Banerjee said on Wednesday. The company, which launched three new products ZR-rated, CALM Technology and Run-Flat tyres, is preparing itself to address an emerging trend in the premium 17-inch plus tyre segment, he told PTI. «The saliency of this segment is about 8-10 per cent today in the aftermarket and it is going to grow much faster than the rest of the market. It could be as high as 25-30 per cent in three to five years time,» Banerjee said. The launch of ZR-rated tyres, CALM Technology and Run-Flat tyres, strengthens CEAT's position as a premium, technology-driven brand, he added.

19.03 / 15:15

Waters Remark Food Research isolate Department strain IIT Guwahati researchers analyse Panitenga, identify bacterial strains with potential industrial applications

beneficial bacterial strains with potential industrial applications. Panitenga is a staple in Assamese cuisine, made by fermenting mustard seeds with acidic extracts from mangosteen, tamarind, or lime juice, the mixture is kneaded into a dough, wrapped in banana leaves, and left to ferment in bamboo containers for one to two weeks. This traditional preparation method not only enhances the flavour and texture but also promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria. While fermented foods are widely recognized for their probiotic benefits, such as aiding digestion and improving gut health, certain bacteria present in these foods also have the capability to produce valuable industrial chemicals or compounds. The research team at IIT Guwahati, led by Prof. Lalit Mohan Pandey, Associate Professor, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, identified Bacillus subtilis SMP-2, as a significant bacterial strain present in Panitenga. This strain has the unique ability to produce biosurfactants, which are natural compounds with diverse industrial and environmental applications. Surfactants are substances that help mix materials that do not naturally combine, such as oil and water. They are commonly used in products such as soaps, detergents, and shampoos, allowing them to remove grease and dirt. Unlike chemical surfactants, which can be harmful to the environment, biosurfactants are biodegradable, eco-friendly, and effective even under extreme conditions.